mother-in-law
noun
moth·er-in-law
ˈmə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ 
ˈmət͟h-rən-,
ˈmə-t͟hərn-
plural mothers-in-law
ˈmə-t͟hər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the mother of one's spouse
2
archaic
: stepmother
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On Thursday, May 30, Smith, 55, stepped out with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, sons Trey, 31, and Jaden, 25, daughter Willow, 23, and mother-in-law Adrienne Banfield-Norris, 70, for the Los Angeles premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the series' fourth movie.
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Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
His aunts, mom and mother-in-law prepared the family recipes that became the basis for the menu at the restaurant.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
In recent years, the state of California has seen an explosion in ADUs, also known as mother-in-law units or backyard cottages.
—Kate Talerico, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
His mother-in-law has already shown symptoms of the disease.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
His aunts, mom and mother-in-law prepared the family recipes that became the basis for the menu at the restaurant.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
In recent years, the state of California has seen an explosion in ADUs, also known as mother-in-law units or backyard cottages.
—Kate Talerico, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
His mother-in-law has already shown symptoms of the disease.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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“Mother-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mother-in-law. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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